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Kenya Faces Growing Threats to Wildlife Habitats Amid World Wildlife Day Celebrations

As Kenya celebrates World Wildlife Day, conservationists are raising alarms over the rapid loss of wildlife habitats, despite significant progress in the recovery of endangered species. The country's natural landscapes…

Africa News Now March 3, 2025

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South African Peacekeepers Evacuated from Eastern Congo After Injuries in Ongoing M23 Conflict

A group of critically injured South African peacekeepers, who sustained injuries during fighting in eastern Congo a month ago, have been evacuated by the United Nations and returned to South…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

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UK Set to Impose Sanctions on Rwanda Over Alleged Support for M23 Rebels in Congo Conflict

Britain is poised to impose sanctions on Rwanda in response to its alleged support for the M23 rebel group, which has taken control of significant parts of eastern Congo. Ray…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

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Kenya Enhances Border Security After Violent Clash with Ethiopia Leaves Several Missing

Kenya has increased security along its border with Ethiopia following a violent confrontation between fishermen from the Turkana community in Kenya and the Dassanech community in Ethiopia at the Omo…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

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Thousands Dead as Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels Capture Key Cities in Eastern Congo Amid Escalating Conflict

In what has become one of the deadliest years in recent history for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), more than 7,000 people have been killed as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

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Congo’s President Announces Unity Government Amid Escalating Violence in Eastern Region

President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has revealed plans to form a unity government as violence intensifies in the country’s eastern region, sparking significant concern from…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

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Mali and Senegal Strengthen Bilateral Ties with Joint Border Patrols and Expanding Cooperation

Mali and Senegal are reinforcing their partnership, placing emphasis on practical cooperation over political differences within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). A significant development in this growing…

Africa News Now February 24, 2025

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Kenyan Police Officer Killed in Haiti During Operation Against Violent Gangs

A Kenyan police officer deployed to Haiti to assist in combating the country’s violent gangs was tragically killed in a confrontation with one of the criminal groups in the Artibonite…

Africa News Now February 24, 2025

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Rwanda Rejects U.S. Sanctions on Senior Official Over M23 Support Amid Ongoing Conflict in Eastern Congo

Rwanda's government has strongly criticized U.S. sanctions imposed on General James Kabarebe, a senior official in the Rwandan government, over his alleged role in backing the M23 rebel group in…

Africa News Now February 22, 2025

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ECOWAS President Dr. Omar Touray Praises Senegal and Guinea-Bissau Leaders for Commitment to Regional Cooperation

Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, has lauded the leadership of Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embaló for their unwavering commitment…

Africa News Now February 20, 2025

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DR Congo Seeks Military Support from Chad Amid Growing M23 Rebel Threat

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially requested military assistance from Chad in its ongoing battle against the M23 rebels, who have been advancing through eastern Congo, according to…

Africa News Now February 20, 2025